Chapter 417: You think we saints are enjoying ourselves? Wrong... That's cultivation.

Outside the window.

Han Xiaoxiao stared wide-eyed, covering her mouth, peeking through a small hole made by her fingers. She couldn't believe what she was seeing. She never thought her older sister would actually... make a nighttime advance on her Lin Gege.

Lost and distraught, she ran back inside.

She hid under the covers, wanting to cry...

But the covers were too stuffy, making her head sweat and her whole body uncomfortable. She threw off the covers, opened the window, and let the cold wind blow on her face. Then, taking deep breaths, she calmed her agitated heart.

"So, the ultimate goal my sister has been talking about is..."

Only now did she understand.

She had always felt that her sister might have some misunderstanding about Lin Gege. Now it seemed that wasn't the case. It was clear that her sister wanted her to stay away from him, so she could have him for herself.

"Hmph, luckily, my heart for Lin Gege is unwavering. I wasn't fooled by you."

"Damn sister, even deceiving her own little sister."

Both sisters were masters of speculation, thinking deeply about things, and to an extraordinary degree.

Soon.

Han Xiaoxiao felt a headache coming on.

What should she do?

Her sister wanted to compete with her for Lin Gege. She really didn't want to give him up, but her sister was so good to her. If she didn't give in, her sister would definitely be very sad.

Just now, Lin Gege had been resisting the whole time.

She really wanted to rush in, pull her sister away, and tell her that Lin Gege didn't want this. Could she please not force him? Everything needs to have a foundation of feelings.

Not long after.

Han Yan returned with a very unpleasant look on her face.

Han Xiaoxiao secretly observed her sister's expression. Seeing her sister unhappy, she was relieved. It meant she hadn't succeeded, and must have been rejected by Lin Gege. Thinking about it, it made sense. With Lin Gege's character, how could he do such a thing?

It was normal for her sister to be rejected after being so forward.

It's just... Han Xiaoxiao looked down at her own chest, distressed. They were completely useless. She ate so much, but they hadn't grown at all. It was really infuriating.

She would continue to work hard and strive to surpass her sister.

"Sister, are you okay?"

Han Xiaoxiao asked. She didn't directly ask about what happened. Even if she was the younger sister, her sister still needed to save face. If she spoke too bluntly, it would definitely make her sister feel embarrassed.

Han Yan adjusted her mood, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"

"I'll sleep in a bit." Han Xiaoxiao complained in her heart, Sister, I just saw your aggressive behavior. How could I possibly have any thoughts of sleeping? If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed my sister could be so fierce.

Early morning.

After finishing his cultivation, the Earth Saint waited outside Lin Fan's door early, eager to learn the once unimaginable fist techniques. He was willing to put in the effort.

Sleeping and such...

Those things didn't exist.

At such an exciting time, how could he possibly sleep?

The Heaven Saint didn't stay at Lin Manor. Instead, he found a place and built a wooden hut, self-sufficient and not relying on others. He still hadn't forgiven Lin Fan for breaking his giant sword.

How could he accept his hospitality?

The Earth Saint wasn't a hothead. Some hotheaded martial arts students would impatiently ask when they would be taught the real skills. But for the Earth Saint, someone who had cultivated fist techniques to such a realm, every action must have a reason.

A true fist technique expert, when wanting to teach fist techniques, wouldn't tell you how to cultivate the fist. Instead, within seemingly insignificant movements, there would be great wisdom and great power contained within.

In the dining hall, a normal meal.

The Earth Saint followed Lin Fan, seemingly not paying attention to him, but his spirit and energy were locked onto Lin Fan. He wouldn't miss a single movement.

Mountain peak.

After the meal, Lin Fan would do as usual, standing on the mountain peak, spreading his arms, closing his eyes, and feeling the breeze blowing against his body, the purple morning sun enveloping him.

His cultivation was often automatic.

He wouldn't actively cultivate.

The Earth Saint pondered, trying to figure it out, but for the moment, he didn't understand the purpose of Lin Fan's actions.

"Do you feel your mind is very relaxed?" Lin Fan asked.

Hearing these words, the Earth Saint's spirit suddenly lifted. He didn't dare to let his mind wander, and followed Lin Fan's actions, also spreading his arms, letting his heart calm down.

A moment later.

He could feel his heart was truly calm, a kind of calmness he had never felt before. Perhaps he had never experienced this before, but the feeling of peace and tranquility was truly wonderful.

"Yes, very relaxed," the Earth Saint said.

Lin Fan smiled.

He really liked this Earth Saint. He was a good person, and their hobbies were basically the same. Afterwards, he met with Xiaoxiao. When they met, he wanted to tell her, Last night your sister had another episode. It was really scary. I was terrified.

Fortunately, I know a little bit about healing methods, and successfully repelled her.

As her younger sister, you need to pay more attention.

But thinking about it, he felt it wasn't appropriate, so he didn't say anything.

It was better to keep it buried in his heart.

Now, Lin Fan's hobbies were quite extensive. Since he started to enjoy fishing, he would go to the pond every day to fish. This feeling was quite good.

Xiaoxiao's fishing skills were now extraordinary.

Her abilities were not to be underestimated.

The Earth Saint wouldn't ask what use these activities had. He was a mature person. Such a powerful expert like Lin Fan could fish, and there must be a great principle contained within it. What was there to doubt? Moreover, it was only the first day he was following him. Wanting to learn something within the first day was simply wishful thinking. He shouldn't even think about it.

The Heaven Saint was very curious about the Earth Saint learning fist techniques, so he secretly stood in the distance and watched. It was just a pity that he didn't see anything surprising. Instead, he saw the Earth Saint messing around with Lin Fan, doing nothing productive. He was a little disappointed.

This is what you're learning?

It looks more like enjoyment to me.

"Master Lin, what do you think is the most important thing about fist techniques?" During a break in fishing, the Earth Saint asked. He had been pursuing this question. He used to have an answer, and even thought it was the most correct answer. But after meeting Lin Fan, he realized that what he thought was the correct answer might just be a joke.

"Shh! Quiet, fishing requires special stillness, otherwise the fish will run away." Lin Fan put a finger to his lips.

The Earth Saint's expression became serious as he quietly fished.

Suddenly.

Ripples appeared on the water's surface, and the float dipped below.

"A fish is here." Lin Fan was very excited. No matter how many times he fished, every time a fish took the bait, he seemed very happy.

The Earth Saint found it hard to imagine that catching a fish could really be that joyful?

But he didn't ask about it.

Instead, he watched quietly.

In the Earth Saint's heart, everything Lin Fan did had a reason. As for why he didn't understand, it was because his own comprehension wasn't good enough, and it was still difficult for him to understand the meaning.

A carp leaped out of the water, its tail thrashing, splashing water. From the carp's perspective, I was swimming happily in the water, having a snack, and then I was pulled out of the water. This is ridiculous.

"Little fish, we've met several times."

Lin Fan took the carp off the hook, put it back in the water, and waved, "Be smarter next time, don't always take the bait."

The Earth Saint pondered.

He thought about the principle Lin Fan wanted to convey to him, but even after racking his brains, he couldn't figure it out. The Earth Saint sighed inwardly, feeling that his comprehension was too poor, and he needed to learn slowly.

Of course, for him, being able to follow Lin Fan and learn fist techniques was something to be excited about.

The fist techniques Lin Fan knew were definitely not the kind learned through specific moves and forms.

Rather, it was a fist technique that needed to be understood through enlightenment.

Several months later.

All this time, the Earth Saint's daily task was to be with Lin Fan. His life was very structured: eating, embracing nature, fishing. Every day was like this. Ordinary people would definitely not be able to endure such monotonous days.

But the Earth Saint, who was single-mindedly focused on learning fist techniques, was truly persistent.

Even if he didn't understand, he didn't say a word of complaint.

In the mountains.

An exquisite wooden house with a courtyard. Vegetables and flowers were planted in the courtyard.

"Earth Saint, how has your fishing been these past few months? Have your skills become more refined?"

The Heaven Saint held back his laughter. He really wanted to laugh to death. He had never thought that the Earth Saint would actually spend so much time fishing with someone. It was enough to make people die of shock if they heard about it.

At this moment, the Earth Saint's face was calm, unperturbed. He didn't take the Heaven Saint's mockery to heart.

"Earth Saint, to be honest, I think you've been tricked. Do you really think that Master Lin will teach you that kind of fist technique? Absolutely impossible. He's just fooling you, and you actually believed him. You've wasted so much time in the Purple Mountain. In my opinion..."

Before the Heaven Saint could finish his words.

He was stunned by a burst of fist intent emanating from the Earth Saint, somewhat incredulous.

"You..."

The Earth Saint smiled, "During this time, I've grasped a sliver of understanding."

"You think we climb the mountain peak every morning to watch the sunrise? Or that fishing is just to kill time? Actually, you're wrong. Master Lin brought me along to do these things to teach me a principle, and to hone my state of mind."

"When I first started learning fist techniques, I would be so excited that I couldn't sleep whenever I mastered a set of techniques. That was because my initial intention remained unchanged, and I had the purest love for fist techniques."

"Later, as my fist techniques progressed rapidly, my heart also changed. Even if I mastered a fist technique, I was already indifferent, because I had long since become accustomed to it."

"Now, I've found that feeling again. My fist intent is purer, and Master Lin's understanding of fist techniques is simply divine. Often, a seemingly ordinary thing contains profound secrets. You, Heaven Saint, can't even see through it, so it wasn't in vain that I spent months in quiet contemplation."

At this moment, the Earth Saint's fist intent was truly pure, stronger than it was several months ago, fiercer, and had undergone a dramatic improvement.

The Heaven Saint was shocked.

Did Master Lin really teach the Earth Saint that fist technique?

If Lin Fan were here, he would definitely look at the Heaven Saint with confusion.

When did I teach him?

It doesn't seem like I did, right?

The Earth Saint's talent was astonishing, but Lin Fan's actions weren't without reason. Cultivating Qi and practicing cultivation methods often involved comprehending nature. All his actions were pure, without the slightest hint of utilitarianism.

On the other hand, the Earth Saint took Lin Fan's actions as containing the secrets of fist intent.

He carefully contemplated them.

It wasn't unreasonable that he had gained some understanding.

Moreover, the Earth Saint's pursuit of fist techniques was too persistent, too difficult to let go of. The harder it was to let go of something, the easier it was to lose it.

These past few months, his actions with Lin Fan gradually allowed the Earth Saint to let go of his pursuit of fist techniques, allowing his heart to return to its original intention. It was perfectly normal for him to have made progress.